How far is West Lynchburg, VA from East Highland Park, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to East Highland Park, VA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118 mi
02h 38m
Flight
97.87 mi
157.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.87 mi
Kilometers
157.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118 mi
Kilometers
189.9 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-04-19T10:37
Arrive East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From West Lynchburg
58.9 mi
01h 19m
To East Highland Park
59.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and East Highland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and East Highland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road

    713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 197: Laburnum Avenue

    635 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Laburnum Avenue

    3.8 mi · 8 min · West Laburnum Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fenwick Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and East Highland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 31%
Richmond Highway
18.1 mi · 15%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 11%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 7%
Old Hundred Road
5.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 19m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lynchburg and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to East Highland Park?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from West Lynchburg and 59.1 miles from East Highland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and East Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 97.87 mi (157.5 km).

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#1 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
East Highland Park

#2 East Highland Park

Census designated place

Population14,796
Coordinates37.5809800, -77.4069300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lynchburg and East Highland Park. The current time is 10:37:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.